…both of which are part of the UC Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources, and the UC Davis Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics. For additional information or an explanation…
NCGA Launches Open Innovation Challenge to Find the Next Big Thing for Corn
…is not a prize winner. “Many industries are adopting an open innovation approach because of its success in accelerating access to new solutions and innovation partners. In working with NineSigma…
Canada, U.S., Ag Leaders Talk Trade
…place during the meeting, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the pair did lay out concerns on agricultural trade issues, including dairy. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said the…
Conaway Applauds Delay of Compliance Dates for FSMA Agricultural Water Standards
“Producers need additional time to come into compliance with FSMA’s produce safety rules and I commend the FDA for providing this needed flexibility.” Conaway House Agriculture Committee Chairman K. Michael…
Perdue Statement on Sugar Agreement with Mexico
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today issued a statement regarding a new agreement between the United States and Mexico regarding the importation of Mexican sugar. The U.S. Department of…
Second Lady Karen Pence, Secretary Perdue Unveil Beehive at Vice President’s Residence
…Lady Karen Pence and Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue today unveiled a newly-installed beehive on the grounds of the Vice President’s residence, drawing attention to the plight of pollinators whose numbers…
USDA Seeks Nominations for the National Organic Standards Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominations to fill an upcoming vacancy on the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB), a Federal advisory committee. Written nominations, with cover letter,…
USDA Announces $6 Million for Sustainable Energy Research
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) today announced up to $6 million in available funding for research to support the next generation of…
Trump to Talk Rural Infrastructure Improvements
…Agriculture Report says Donald Trump will visit Ohio and Kentucky on Wednesday to speak on waterways and rural America. Trump will give more details on his vision for improving the…
Val Dolcini: New President and CEO of Pollinator Partnership
Val Dolcini has a new role in agriculture. We first met Dolcini when he was the California state executive director of the Farm Service Agency, then followed as he moved…
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue to Travel to Canada
Perdue Secretary Sonny Perdue will make his first international trip as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Monday, June 5, to Toronto, Canada. “The bilateral U.S.-Canada relationship is important to the prosperity…
Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman on U.S. Beef to China
…Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts says the plan gives U.S. beef access to more than one billion consumers… Roberts told the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) recently that trade…
Panetta Establishes Congressional Agriculture Research Caucus
…we will ensure U.S. agriculture remains competitive globally and continues to lead the way in food and agriculture innovation,” said Congressman Davis. “I joined Congressman Panetta to create the Agriculture…
House Ag Committee Plans Another Farm Bill Hearing
The U.S. House Agriculture Committee will hold another farm bill hearing this week. Texas Republican and Committee Chairman Mike Conaway announced the hearing, titled The Next Farm Bill: The Future…